Sr. Mgr, Payroll

At F5, we strive to bring a better digital world to life. Our teams empower organizations across the globe to create, secure, and run applications that enhance how we experience our evolving digital world. We are passionate about cybersecurity, from protecting consumers from fraud to enabling companies to focus on innovation. 
 

Everything we do centers around people. That means we obsess over how to make the lives of our customers, and their customers, better. And it means we prioritize a diverse F5 community where each individual can thrive.

At F5, Inc., we’re not just a company – we’re a community of innovators shaping the future of application delivery and security. As a global leader in multi-cloud application services, we are driving the digital transformation for some of the world’s largest enterprises, governments, and service providers. At F5, you’ll join a team of talented, forward-thinking professionals dedicated to solving complex challenges and creating cutting-edge solutions. 

 Working at F5 means collaborating with passionate peers, fostering a culture of inclusivity, and having a real impact on the world’s digital landscape. We’re big on empowering our employees with the tools and opportunities they need to grow, thrive, and deliver their best work. With a commitment to innovation and continuous improvement, we’ve built an environment where your contributions are valued, your career growth is a priority, and your work-life balance matters. If you’re ready to be part of a dynamic team that’s making a real difference, F5 is the place for you. 

Position Summary

The Senior Manager, Payroll oversees the end-to-end administration of a complex, multi-state payroll operations for approximately 4,000 U.S. employees and Canadian based employees. This role ensures timely, accurate, and compliant processing of payroll using ADP GlobalView, ADP eTime and ADP Streamline (Canada) and Workday (HRIS). The ideal candidate is an experienced payroll professional with deep knowledge of U.S. wage and hour laws, multi-jurisdictional tax regulations, reporting and processing of stock-based compensation (RSU and ESPP) awards, including related disposition payroll tax reporting for employees (qualifying and non-qualifying) and a commitment to process optimization and accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of payroll operations for ~4,000 U.S and Canadian. employees across multiple states using ADP GlobalView, ADP eTime , ADP Streamline and Workday.
• Supervise a team of payroll analysts, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Oversee payroll processing cycles, including onboarding, terminations, off-cycle payments, and adjustments.
• Manage payroll tax filings, reconciliations, year-end processing, W-2s, T-4s, and garnishments.
• Partner with HR, Finance, and Accounting to ensure accurate general ledger postings, reconciliations and benefits.
• Partner with Compensation, Benefits and Tax team as main point of contact for employment tax matters.
• Maintain and update payroll policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
• Own, design and execute payroll SOX controls, including documentation, testing support, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as the primary liaison with ADP for system configurations, enhancements, and issue resolution.
• Monitor compliance with wage and hour laws, including multi-state taxation, overtime, and leave laws.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities within ADP systems and related workflows.
• Manage audits (internal, external, and governmental) related to payroll and payroll tax.
• Ensure confidentiality and protection of sensitive employee data in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.

Qualifications

Experience and Education

• 10+ years of progressive payroll experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership or managerial role. Previous experience working within a publicly traded company in the Technology industry is preferred.
• Proven experience managing and executing payroll within companies operating in the U.S. with multiple states and large employee populations (4,000+).
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) preferred.
• Experience in managing payroll system implementations is a plus.
• Advanced proficiency with payroll systems (ADP GlobalView and ADP eTime) and financial ERP systems (Oracle) preferred.

Knowledge & Skills

• Extensive knowledge of U.S. and Canada federal payroll and multi-state (province) regulations and compliance (including California).
• In-depth understanding of federal and state payroll tax laws and wage/hour regulations.
• Hands-on experience in payroll accounting, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Deep experience in reporting and processing of stock-based compensation (RSU and ESPP) awards, including related disposition payroll tax reporting for employees (qualifying and non-qualifying).  This includes equity compensation reporting related to acquisitions and cross-border transfers.
• Experience working with multiple state and local tax agencies in order to resolve tax variances, setting up new state employer accounts such as SIT, SUI, Unemployment, Family and Medical leave and local tax jurisdictions.
• Deep expertise in SOX compliance, internal controls, and audit support within payroll.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize, manage deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Demands and Work Environment 

• This is a hybrid role, located within F5’s Seattle-based headquarters.  

• Duties are performed in a normal office environment while sitting at a desk or computer table.  

• Duties require the ability to utilize a computer, communicate over the telephone, and read printed material. 

• Duties may require being on call periodically or working outside normal working hours (evenings and weekends).   

• F5 is an equal opportunity employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace. 

The Job Description is intended to be a general representation of the responsibilities and requirements of the job. However, the description may not be all-inclusive, and responsibilities and requirements are subject to change.

The annual base pay for this position is: $137,600.00 - $206,400.00

F5 maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, geographic locations, and market conditions, as well as to reflect F5’s differing products, industries, and lines of business. The pay range referenced is as of the time of the job posting and is subject to change.

You may also be offered incentive compensation, bonus, restricted stock units, and benefits. More details about F5’s benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.f5.com/company/careers/benefits. F5 reserves the right to change or terminate any benefit plan without notice. 

Please note that F5 only contacts candidates through F5 email address (ending with @f5.com) or auto email notification from Workday (ending with f5.com or @myworkday.com).

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of F5 to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, sensory, physical, or mental disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination.  F5 offers a variety of reasonable accommodations for candidates. Requesting an accommodation is completely voluntary. F5 will assess the need for accommodations in the application process separately from those that may be needed to perform the job. Request by contacting accommodations@f5.com.